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Randy wrote:I am NOT trying to start a flame war. Please don't post unless you have POSITIVE feedback.

Randy, you can't be serious. You know it is impossible for anyone other than an actual Harley owner to post positive feedback. A thread like this is just an open invitation for the jealous wannabe's to congregate... thanks for bringing the issue into the open once again.

Why is anything "cool"?

I dont know anyone who has owned one that suddenly wanted to ride something else.

I do know a lot of riders who ride other bikes who have actually ridden Harleys that say they want one.

People like what they like. That is an intangible in and of itself.
I have always loved bikes and always loved Harleys.

Gummiente wrote:A thread like this is just an open invitation for the jealous wannabe's to congregate...

Yeah, you're right. I wannabe rich enough to afford a Harley. I'd spend the money on a REAL bike instead.

black mariah wrote:Yeah, you're right. I wannabe rich enough to afford a Harley. I'd spend the money on a REAL bike instead.

Thanks for proving my point!

NorthernPete wrote:cause theyre motorcycles...all motorcycles are cool!

+1.

I hear they are reliable.

When I was at a bike show last weekend, there were quite a few guys with super nice show bikes that were complaining to me about the reliability of the Harley Motors. One of the guys that was doing alot of complaining had a sweet custom he built from the ground up, which was appraised at $48,000, said he has to "re-tune" every week.

I can't say personally what they are like, reliability-wise, but I DO like Harley's.

Randy wrote:I always hear you are buying into the culture and such, but I was just wondering if there were any real advantages to riding the bike. Please exclude any culture or "cool" things that aren't tangible.

I think people think it's cool to "buy American"... same reason why Victory motorcycles are now "cool".

earwig wrote:

Randy wrote:I always hear you are buying into the culture and such, but I was just wondering if there were any real advantages to riding the bike. Please exclude any culture or "cool" things that aren't tangible.

I think people think it's cool to "buy American"... same reason why Victory motorcycles are now "cool".

But if only they really knew...or perhaps the word "denial" plays a key role.

Meanie wrote:

earwig wrote:

Randy wrote:I always hear you are buying into the culture and such, but I was just wondering if there were any real advantages to riding the bike. Please exclude any culture or "cool" things that aren't tangible.

I think people think it's cool to "buy American"... same reason why Victory motorcycles are now "cool".

But if only they really knew...or perhaps the word "denial" plays a key role.

What do you mean by that? Harleys ARE made in USA... it is also an American company...

Gummiente wrote:

black mariah wrote:Yeah, you're right. I wannabe rich enough to afford a Harley. I'd spend the money on a REAL bike instead.

Thanks for proving my point!

+1

There are a lot of harley haters on this board..most of whom it seems have never owned one and just hate the image/culture. I'm not sure why one has to buy into an image or culture to get or like a bike, but there you have it. Many individuals also feel that harley's don't give enough stuff to be worth their money - but I just bought an 06 sportster for way under MSRP and had the extended warranty pretty much thrown in (2200, 7 years unlimited miles, and it includes all the $$ for the 1k, 2500 and 10000 mile service, plus unlimited oil changes) so I don't buy that..I think it depends on the dealer you go to as well.

If you're interested in them I'd check them out. Before doing all of this I will admit I wasn't that impressed with them..but thats mostly because I'd read on this board and another how they're so overpriced, all the dealers suck, all the owners suck, etc etc etc..and it wasn't true in my experience. And comparing it to the other bikes I was interested in, it was the best deal. The honda dealership near me, on the other hand, though that they pooped out gold and wouldn't budge on their price at all.

I can't speak to reliability because my bike is only a week old - but I do know I'm not worried about it. Everything is covered for 7 years and most I'll ever be responsible for is a $50 deductable..plus I get free towing should I need it, and a loaner bike.